Big Picture Group LLC v. Lori Pate et al

Filing 53

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order To Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution by Judge Dolly M. Gee. Response to Order to Show Cause due by 9/12/2014. (im)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.
Title

CV 14-569-DMG(SHx)

Date

August 29, 2014

Big Picture Group, LLC v. Lori Pate, et al.

Present: The Honorable

DOLLY M. GEE, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Kane Tien

Not Reported

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Not Present

Not Present

Proceedings:

IN CHAMBERS - Order To Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution

Absent a showing of good cause, an action must be dismissed without prejudice if the summons and
complaint are not served on a defendant within 120 days after the complaint is filed. Generally, defendant must answer the
complaint within 21days after service (60 days if the defendant is the United States.)
In the present case, it appears that one or more of these time periods has not been met. Accordingly, the court, on its own
motion, orders plaintiff(s) to show cause in writing on or before September 12, 2014 why this action should not be
dismissed for lack of prosecution. As an alternative to a written response by plaintiff(s), the Court will consider the filing
of one of the following, as an appropriate response to this Order To Show Cause, on or before the above date, as evidence
that the matter is being prosecuted diligently:
______
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An answer by the following counter defendant(s): Steph Sebbag
Plaintiff's application for entry of default pursuant to Rule 55a of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure;

It is plaintiff's responsibility to respond promptly to all Orders and to prosecute the action diligently, including filing
proofs of service and stipulations extending time to respond. If necessary, plaintiff(s) must also pursue Rule 55 remedies
promptly upon the default of any defendant. All stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be approved by this
Court. (Local Rules 7-1 and 7-2).
No oral argument of this matter will be heard unless ordered by the Court. The Order will stand submitted upon the filing
of a responsive pleading or motion on or before the date upon which a response by plaintiff(s) is due. This action will be
dismissed if the above-mentioned document(s) are not filed by the date indicated above.

CV-90

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

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